Dylan Napa avoids ban, fined for nude video scandal

Written By Tom Naghten
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Bulldogs forward Dylan Napa has been hit with a fine worth 10 per cent of his 2019 salary after a series of a nude videos featuring him emerged on social media in January.

Napa won't face suspension, with NRL CEO Todd Greenberg conceding they were filmed several years ago and were initially shared on a private social media network.

"The NRL will fine Napa 10 per cent of his 2019 salary following the publication of several lewd videos featuring him," an NRL statement read.

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"It was decided not to suspend him because this is an historical incident with the videos dating back five years and due to the player’s incorrect assumption that the material would not reach a broader audience.

"However the NRL has warned that any video damaging to the game which is filmed and date stamped from today will incur significant penalties, including suspension."

Speaking at a press conference on Friday to announce Napa's penalty, as well as a host of other management and misconduct matters that have plagued the NRL's off-season, Greenberg slammed the "stupidity" of the 26-year-old.

"The videos I have seen are gross, juvenile and disrespectful," Greenberg said.

"If there was a grading in our system for stupidity, this behaviour would be at the top end.

"Having said that, they were made around five years ago when there was a slightly different social media environment.

"I do give warning that any similar behaviour filmed and date stamped from today will attract much more severe sanctions, including suspensions."

Napa is yet to play a match for the Bulldogs after crossing from the Roosters over the off-season.

The damaging front-rower is believed to have signed a three-year deal worth around $2 million, meaning the fine would be around the $60,000 mark.

Canterbury also released a statement following the handing down of the penalty, accepting the NRL's decision.

"After working closely with the NRL through this whole process, the club has accepted the sanction handed down to Dylan and we will now look to draw a line under the matter and move forward," the statement read.